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independence

[ in-di-pen-duhns ]
/ ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dəns /
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noun

Also independency. the state or quality of being independent.
freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others.
Archaic. a competency.

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Origin of independence

First recorded in 1630–40; independ(ent) + -ence

synonym study for independence

1. See freedom.

OTHER WORDS FROM independence

in·ter·in·de·pend·ence, nounpost·in·de·pend·ence, adjectivepre·in·de·pend·ence, nounsu·per·in·de·pend·ence, noun

Definition for independence (2 of 2)

Independence
[ in-di-pen-duhns ]
/ ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dəns /

noun

a city in W Missouri: starting point of the Santa Fe and Oregon trails.
a town in SE Kansas.
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Words related to independence

autonomy, ability, self-determination, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, separation, sovereignty, self-government, self-rule, aptitude, autarchy, qualification, license, home rule

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British Dictionary definitions for independence (1 of 2)

independence
/ (ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns) /

noun

the state or quality of being independentAlso called: independency

British Dictionary definitions for independence (2 of 2)

Independence
/ (ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns) /

noun

a city in W Missouri, near Kansas City: starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails (1831–44). Pop: 112 079 (2003 est)
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Cultural definitions for independence

Independence

City in western Missouri.

notes for Independence

Beginning of the Santa Fe Trail, used by settlers moving west.
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